Articles by Michael Abernethy
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On Residency at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit with Ivey Schofield L’25
October 6, 2025
Working under Chief Judge Albert Diaz of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Ivey Schofield L’25 sharpened her legal research and writing skills through intensive, real-world appellate work that mirrors her future career.
Elon Law’s Constitutional Law Journal to host discussion of 4th Amendment rights, immigration issues
September 29, 2025
We the People – Elon Law’s Constitutional Law Journal will present ‘Unlawful or Unprotected? 4th Amendment Rights in Criminal vs. Immigration Detention’ on Oct. 7 at Elon Law’s downtown Greensboro campus.
Elon Law speaker: Replace hot takes with cooler thinking to preserve democracy
September 22, 2025
At Elon Law Review’s 2025 symposium, “Breaking News: First Amendment on Trial,” scholars and journalists explored free speech, press rights, social media and AI’s growing influence on information access.
Elon Law students find community, connection at Lavender Law Conference
September 17, 2025
Five members of Elon Law’s OUTLaw organization traveled to New York City for the Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair this summer, aided by an endowment to Elon’s Gender & LBGTQIA Center for students’ professional development.
The power of one ‘Yes’: Jordan Thompson ’14 L’17 shares journey from Elon Law to TikTok
September 17, 2025
Jordan Thompson ’14 L’17, legal counsel at TikTok, returned to Elon Law to discuss his career and offer insights for students looking to land their dream job. Thompson is a member of the law school’s advisory board.
Elon Law Review Symposium to explore First Amendment, law and technology
September 10, 2025
“Breaking News: First Amendment on Trial,” the theme of the Elon Law Review’s 2025 annual symposium, will take place Friday, Sept. 19, with lawyers, scholars and journalists discussing current challenges to our core freedoms.
Elon Law welcomes new member to advisory board
September 9, 2025
M. Alexandra “Alix” Hazel L’09 brings experience in criminal and civil litigation to the board that helps guide Elon Law’s trajectory as a national leader in legal education.
New Elon Law faculty bring legal experience, engaged teaching
September 5, 2025
Four new full-time teaching faculty at Elon Law’s campus in Greensboro and the Flex Program in Charlotte will lead in areas of legal writing and research, torts, wills and estates, and business law.
Abby MacKnight L’26 awarded WCBA Foundation Memorial Scholarship
August 26, 2025
A rising second-year law student, MacKnight plans to practice criminal law with a focus on juvenile advocacy. She is one of three WCBA scholarship recipients announced this summer.
Elon Law students meet with N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson
August 25, 2025
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson shared priorities and perspectives on ethics and the rule of law with Elon Law students in Greensboro and Charlotte. Professor David Levine arranged the meeting through his work with Jackson’s office on AI regulations.